It is a part of the municipality of West Maas en Waal, and lies about 7 km north of Oss.

[3] It was first mentioned in 1144 as de Bumele, and probably means "forest of trees near the Maas" as to distinguish from Zaltbommel.

[5] In 1312, Maasbommel received city rights and joined the Hanseatic League.

In 1672, French troops severely damaged the city and destroyed the Hof bij Maasbommel.

[5] Maasbommel is known as the place where pioneering floating amphibious houses have been built.